Dominique is a brilliant and thoughtful officiant who is easy to work with, budget-friendly, and great at what she does. She is kind, courteous, responsive, and an excellent writer and keen listener. From our first email exchange right up to the big day, Dominique was an invaluable resource and a memorable part of our successful ceremony. We had a wonderful experience with her from our initial meeting a few months before the day at a cafe in Union Square (where we hit it off and immediately knew that she was a great fit for us) to the excitement of signing our marriage license paperwork immediately following the ceremony, she was with us every step of the way. Dominique was available to us at any time and offered to provide council on wedding-related issues beyond the actual ceremony. Having access to her knowledgeable perspective was a great asset, especially when working out some of the finer details of the ceremony. She was very quick to respond to emails and always addressed each question and/or concern thoroughly and thoughtfully. Like others have mentioned, we did not want to write our own vows so between her personalized questionnaire and our first meeting, she was able to craft beautiful and heartfelt vows that truly captured us as a couple. Her knack for translating couples' thoughts and anecdotes is impressive! On the day of the wedding, Dominique was at our venue early and offered to help in any way possible. We wanted a brief yet personal ceremony and Dominique provided us with exactly that; the ceremony was beautiful and even better than we had envisioned. Our friends and family could not believe that we had only met Dominique a few months before; so many of our guests thought that she was an old friend of ours, which is a true testament to her abilities. Dominique is fantastic. If you're looking for an affordable and caring officiant who will deliver a memorable ceremony, look no further! read more

If you're reading this right now stop, take a deep breath and call Dominique (917) 445-6428 and book her for your wedding. She is absolutely incredible in every which way you can imagine. I do not how we would have gotten through the day without her. We hired her for the month of services but Dominique was there for us throughout every step of the way. Providing advice on vendors, logistics, etc... whatever we needed Dominique was there. As amazing as Dominique is she is even better when problems arise. We had a near disaster a few days before the wedding and she was instrumental in making it go away completely. She is worth every penny and the day of the wedding is her specialty. You get to enjoy every moment stress free and not worry because Dominque has everything and I mean everything under control! read more

My husband and my story of meeting the incomparable, Dominique Bell is somewhat non-traditional. Due to a unique situation, our wedding was filmed and will air as part of a docu-series on ABC Family called "Becoming Us". Dominique was introduced to me through word of mouth only two months before our nuptials. All it took was a phone meeting and I knew this was my wedding planner. The fire and passion in her voice told me that she was going to get things done in the most efficient, organized, and kindest way possible. I didn't think she could get better; then I met her. Dominique is truly remarkable. She is everything you could need (or dream of) in a wedding planner. She alleviates as much stress as possible when it comes to your big day AND does it with style! Because our day included a camera crew, as well as our guests, we had an interesting added element with which to deal. Dominique handled this unique detail beautifully and made sure that our wedding truly felt like OUR wedding, for us and our guests (You might even see her in action in an episode or two airing in June). I would highly recommend her expertise to any couple seeking an efficient and talented planner. From a large three hundred person celebration to a small intimate wedding this woman (and her assistants) can do it all. My husband and I are still pinching ourselves that things went as smoothly as they did. She made our wedding day dreams come true with ease and we were lucky to have her! read more

Dominique was an absolute joy to work with and I cannot recommend her highly enough! My daughter lives in Brooklyn and I live in San Diego so the task of coordinating all the details of her wedding from two coasts seemed impossible until we hired Dominique. Our very first conversation with her set our minds completely at ease, that anything we needed would be managed--she made it clear that her job was to take away any anxiety or worries so we could actually enjoy this time-And we did! We really appreciated how easy she was to reach and she actually encouraged us to contact her at any time because WE were her priority. She managed logistics, vendors and venue communication like a pro. The day of the wedding we had some pretty major glitches that she was able to troubleshoot and resolve seamlessly so our event went off BEAUTIFULLY. If you are looking for a fantastic wedding professional to coordinate your wedding, you will get that and SO much more!! read more

We hired Dominique to plan and coordinate our wedding. Neither me nor my fiance had a good idea of what we wanted going in, so we needed someone to guide us every step of the way. Dominique was fantastic from the get-go. She worked with us to find an aesthetic we liked for a budget we could handle. She was open to all and any ideas, and prompt to respond to any of our questions or concerns. She was also the one to find most of our vendors, including the venue, florist, tailor, photographer, makeup artist, and rehearsal dinner venue. Each of them met or exceeded our expectations. On the day of, we were amazed by how beautifully everything turned out. The wedding looked much more expensive than it was, and everything ran smoothly. With Dominique helping us out, we never had a moment of worry or stress about the way the day was going. The guests that interacted with Dominique and her assistant Lakisha all commented on how professional and friendly she was. A wedding planner might seem like an unnecessary expense if you're trying to keep costs down, but trust us, Dominique is worth it. If it weren't for her, we would have spent a lot more time looking for vendors that cost a lot more money -- and the event probably would have been a lot shoddier to boot. read more

When my husband and I were searching for a wedding planner, we were really just searching for a month of coordinator- what we got was so much more. Dominique was the 3rd and final wedding planner we had interviewed, and I remember clearly the thing that set her apart from the other planners was that she understood that our wedding was not just a big party with a lot of moving parts that needed to be managed; she understood that this was a huge emotional undertaking, at a chunky financial cost, bringing together two different cultures, and all the little nuances that come with that. My husband and I had done the majority of the vendor search, but Dominique had set us up with our DJ and florist, and they were both amazing. We just got married last week and our friends have not been able to stop telling us that we had the wedding of the year. I had worked on a bunch of little DIY details, and Dominique and her team implemented them perfectly! I did not even touch a single item the day of the wedding. I had an incredibly stress free time getting ready in my venue, casually taking a peek at the set-up process, and by the time I had finally walked down the aisle and saw everything in place, I was utterly overwhelmed at how perfect everything was. When friends and family ask us how we felt on our wedding day, among our responses of happy, elated, drunk in love, sad that it went by too fast...we always say and will always say, we don't know how anyone else gets married without Dominique! read more

Dominique went above and beyond to make our wedding awesome. She knew we were constrained by a modest budget, so worked with us to set her fee at something we could afford. And boy, did she deliver way more than we expected. She met us for monthly check-ins to make sure we stayed on track, dealt with the venue and hotels, and had so many professional connections. When my hair stylist backed out at the last minute, she recommended a great stylist that she works with. When my rehearsal dinner location fell through due to a kitchen fire, she introduced me personally to the maitre'd of a fabulous restaurant that we loved. She even made my bouquet herself! The day of, she was super organized and constantly vigilant to make sure everyone had what they needed, giving extra attention to our parents and our guests who had food allergies. Any time I needed a glass of wine, she materialized with one. I really don't know how we could have done it without her! read more

Dominique was the best investment we made for our wedding, by a mile! My husband and I were initially hesitant to hire anyone (it was only at 80 person wedding) but we soon learned that even with a small wedding, the to-do list is never ending, and we desperately needed someone to take the reins. Dominique and I negotiated a price that worked for us both and she immediately got to work (months before her official 'month of' start date). Dominique is so knowledgeable about the industry, super-organized and on top of everything. Right away, she began emailing me with ideas and things I hadn't thought about, going over plan B scenarios in case of rain (thank god it didn't!) and just generally being an all-around life saver! There are so many small details you can easily overlook when planning a wedding, and Dominique thought of all them. Her assistant Lakisha was amazing too, even buying our platters out of pocket when our vendor fell through. On the day of the wedding, Dominique did it all, from setting up the space beautifully to wrangling my family members for pictures, to getting in a quick rehearsal with the wedding party, to cleaning everything up afterwards. I felt a sense of calm on my wedding day because I knew she had everything under control. Dominique goes above and beyond and really invests in making your wedding a dream come true. I would HIGHLY recommend Dominique and Big Juicy Events for any bride-to-be!! read more

The world of "people who get it" is a binary one. You get it or you don't. Dominique gets it, and resoundingly so. The dizzying world of New York City venues, DJs, bands, caterers, florists, photographers, etc. only became manageable once we started working with Dominique, who deftly steered us toward the "real deal" options, and away from things that she knew from her years of experience were too logistically complicated/pricey/tacky/out of touch with what we wanted. When it came time to hire a vendor, she'd introduce us to 2-3 different ones (unsurprisingly they all love working with her, which simply underscores how delightful she is not just with clients but with colleagues), and in the few cases that we weren't satisfied, she brought more options into the mix. Do a search on this page for the words "above and beyond," and I'm sure you'll find that it's practically Dominique's tagline. At every juncture, she found a way to take stress off our plates...and replace it with delicious catering options! Dominique's warmth and generosity of spirit imbued the whole wedding planning process with a positive energy and a sense of calm, reminding my now-husband and me to focus on what really mattered-the marriage-while she wove together the pieces of what, if I may say so, turned out to be a killer party. If you're looking for an event that is authentic to who you are as a couple, and for someone who's smart, funny, and resourceful to help you plan it, breathe a sigh of relief because your search is over: Dominique Bell! read more

Dominique Bell is a very talented wedding planner, and was a critical decision in the wedding planning process for my daughter's wedding. She is a gifted individual, but for us, the lasting impressions that stand out are her numerous contacts in the industry, and the amount of personal attention my daughter received during the wedding planning process. For example, when it came to researching venue options, she worked incredibly hard to find different choices, as my daughter and her fiancée were not interested in a typical "ballroom". As the search wore on, Dominique remained calm, focused and supportive, and provided clear and concise pros/cons without interjecting her personal opinion. It cannot be underestimated the depth of her contacts in the industry. Whether it is venues, lighting, cakes, florists, invitations, formal wear, favors, food trucks, transportation, videographers, or photographers, etc., etc., Dominique has suggestions for anything you might dream up, and this is important - at different price points. In addition, she gave us great advice on what areas you don't necessarily need to spend money on. She is incredibly diplomatic, which is important, as she does not overpower you with her own opinions, and as a result, the wedding was the vision my daughter and her fiancée wanted. When we hired Dominique for full service, little did we realize what that actually meant with respect to the amount of time she dedicated to many aspects of the wedding planning process! In addition to the epic amount of time spent researching, previewing and visiting venues, her support with respect to dress selection was extraordinary. As I live out of town, she even accompanied my daughter to her dress fittings when I could not be there. The actual dress selection process was many different stores over several weekend visits, all organized by Dominique, with her accompanying us every step of the way. The bridal shops are designed to offer excellent service, but with Dominique organizing everything, I truly believe that my daughter received a truly VIP experience. In addition, we were surprised to find out that our full service included Dominque in attendance at the rehearsal dinner - to make sure that any little hiccups (apparently there were a few) were handled flawlessly. There are so many other areas that Dominique excels - for example, when it came to choosing a florist, we were headed in one direction with one florist, and at Dominque's suggestion, we interviewed three and received three proposals. When the proposals were received, we were disappointed with the proposal from the florist my daughter was favoring. A conference call with Dominique, followed by a conference call with the florist resulted in a second proposal. Dominque provided excellent unbiased analysis of all three proposals. As it turned out, we selected a different florist than the one my daughter was favoring, and the analysis from Dominque on paper and also over the phone helped greatly in making that decision. And, the florist we ultimately selected exceeded our expectations! Picking a wedding planner was a crucial element in executing the wedding of my daughter's dreams. We could not have done it without Dominique. read more

Dominique is a gem! We were planning a NYC wedding from afar (we live in California) and she made it so much easier. She was especially good at helping us cut through all the noise and finding vendors that fit us and our budget. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming and it's easy to lose your way in the details, emotions, bullshit etc. She was great at helping me clarify my goals and real desires, keeping us on track, on budget, etc. it also helps that she has great taste. She was also good at diplomatically navigating the dynamics of my neurotic family : ) read more

Dominique is absolutely amazing! We interviewed a bunch of people and knew she was the woman for the job the moment we spoke with her. She had so much experience and we knew she could handle anything. She went above and beyond our expectations and really made every effort to make sure our wedding went well. She helped us find amazing vendors for things we needed help with, set up the entire space the day, decorated the space incredibly and cleaned everything up afterwards. A lot of stuff went wrong during the wedding and we weren't even aware because she took care of EVERYTHING! We were never concerned about how things would go, because Dominique had such a calm and in control energy about her. We LOVE Dominique! read more

Dominique is awesome. I always knew I wanted a day/month of coordinator to take care of all the logistics for the wedding day and I'm so happy we got to work with Dominique. She was so quick to respond, offered her POV on things, and took care of everything without a worry. She also offered recos for dance lessons and transportation which both worked out great. I didn't stress on my wedding day thanks to her and everything went so smoothly and perfectly. I can't recommend her enough, I'm really so happy and grateful for her help! read more

Our wedding was a dream and it was in large part due to Dominique. She did everything we needed and more. We were working with a tight budget and didn't think we would need a coordinator but ultimately decided to get one so that we could enjoy the day more and not have to worry about details. Dominique far exceeded expectations - she worked with all of our vendors and handled every issue that arose with professionalism and ease. She was worth every penny and more. I will recommend her to anyone I know that is looking to plan an event. She met with me as much as I needed and triple checked details with other vendors. She managed our wedding day so smoothly! Our wedding was perfect! read more

No matter where a wedding is held, planning one involves a lot of moving parts, and it can be stressful at times. Planning a wedding to be held in New York City while living in San Francisco makes it even more interesting! We hired Dominique to help us plan and coordinate our cross-country wedding. She was extremely friendly, very professional and responsive to our questions throughout the process. On our wedding day, she absolutely shined and took away any concerns we had about how it would all come together. She is incredibly organized and took charge, allowing us to enjoy our day with our family and friends. I would highly recommend Dominique's services to anyone getting married in the New York City area, whether the couple lives locally or long distance. read more

Dominique Bell was very attentive, she answered all our emails in a timely fashion, and sent several out on her own - with reminders, clarifications and a draft of the speech, which we didn't change at all. She prepared us quite well for the ceremony, so there was no surprises. She gave us questions in writing to help her with wedding vows for us and the speech she made was personalized to us. She met with me personally the first time, then with me and my then fiancé over food and drink, which was pleasant and not rushed. She even offered to come an hour earlier before the ceremony to help with any items and preparations that needed to be fixed before we and the guests got there. The place was perfect when we did get there :) She is caring, clearly loves what she does, and is very detail oriented. We added several traditions to our ceremony, and she was very flexible and offered good suggestions on them. The only thing we would suggest is to have a small podium type or a microphone stand for her so she can place her papers on it and turn the pages. She gave 100%, she wasn't rushing us to the ceremony stand, she calmly stood there waiting for us, she was social with the guests, and looked professional. We highly recommend Dominique. read more

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Hi There Bride or Groom to be! I was once in your shoes, reading reviews and assembling a team of vendors for our big day. Without question, working with Dominique was one of, if not THE best decision I made throughout the entire process. She is a true professional, and she knows this industry through and through. Not only did she help us plan a day that I am still (4 months later) receiving compliments on, she made everything so EASY. Her warmth and energy, organization, attention to fine detail, and creativity are some of the things you will notice about Dominique upon first meeting. What you will also learn later on, is that she is well respected by her industry peers, calm under pressure, and listens to every request with an open mind and an honest opinion, if you want it. I had friends and family raving about Dominique to me after the wedding- saying how professional she was and always anticipating the needs of the guests. Above and beyond! She respected our budget, and I appreciated when she would suggest where we could scale back a little (save money) and when to work within a slightly higher budget for quality's sake. With Dominique, I never once felt like I had a "planner" with me, but an ally to help make sure my husband and I could enjoy the best day of our lives together. xxoo read more

Dominique is the best wedding planner we could have asked for. She was extremely flexible and supportive throughout the planning process. At the same time when we were being indecisive about certain decisions that had to be made we could always count on her to offer confident, clear, and honest guidance. Working with Dominique allowed us to focus on what was really important which was having the best time at our wedding! Dominique is super organised yet light hearted and nurturing. She is so well respected in the industry and knew which vendors we would like based on our conversations together. We felt fully taken care of and couldn't imagine having our wedding without her. During the wedding itself Dominique and her team were everywhere overseeing everything. The day ran so smoothly and many people told us how it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We would recommend her to anyone! To be honest, we often miss her. read more

My husband and I are deeply grateful to Dominique for her work as our month-of coordinator. She's an absolute pro: knowledgeable about all aspects of wedding planning, organized, attentive to detail, patient, and friendly. She did a great job communicating with our vendors; she offered valuable advice from our first meeting through our wedding week; and our families were as impressed with her as we were. But what really distinguishes Dominique is her unflagging commitment to helping a couple have a seamless wedding day. In the days surrounding our wedding, she took our our props and gifts into her own home so that we wouldn't have to worry about transporting them. When we arrived at our wedding venue and the A/C wasn't working properly, Dominique calmly and expertly put out that fire. And unlike other planners, she was willing to be available to us for the entirety of our wedding day, rather than for a set number of hours. In the end, our wedding day went off without a hitch, and my husband and I were able to enjoy it to the fullest extent thanks to Dominique. I would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone planning a wedding! read more

Working with Dominique was hands down the best decision we made. I feel beyond fortunate to have worked with Dominique and can't imagine what the planning process & day-off would have been like without her. Technically Dominique was our '3-month out' coordinator, but she did SO MUCH more. For the year + leading up to my wedding, Dominique was responsive, helpful and always accommodating. I had ZERO concerns going into the wedding day because I was so confident in her and the team's ability to handle whatever might come up, and of course the wedding went on without a hitch! Not only did she make everything run smoothly, but she was a calming influence for me and everyone around me on wedding day. I can't say enough good things, every Bride & Groom should be so lucky to work with her!! Thank you Dominique!!! read more

As well as being our officiant Dominique was also our wedding coordinator and go to person for every question we had leading up to our wedding. On our first meeting Dominique told us that she could be involved as much or as little as we like and work to whatever budget we have. She is extremely reliable and professional. She really went above and beyond to make sure our day was exactly what we wanted. Dominique made time every couple of weeks to come to my apartment and talk through ideas of decoration and logistics. She offered advice, gave recommendations and brought inspiration she had found. We had a beautiful ceremony in our backyard. Dominique and Lakisha (Dominique's assistant) made the place look beautiful. After the ceremony all the guests went to the restaurant for the reception, while Dominique stayed and cleared everything away. She took care of it all. We are so grateful to her and Lakisha. read more

Dominique and Big Juicy Events was, in short, everything we could have asked for and then some. Originally we were looking for a "day of" coordinator for our wedding and what we got was much more than that. Working with Dominique, we explained what we were looking to do and she totally got it. There was a "click" between all of us that made the planning of everything easy and stress-free. Dominique was technically our "month of" coordinator. About 30 days before the wedding we met with her to pass off all of the work we had done to that point and she was able to take the ball and run with it. Her execution was flawless and her attention to every detail was meticulous. And even though she was technically only our "month of" coordinator she checked in with us periodically to make sure we were on track to have the wedding we had been imagining - nine months, six months, three months, two months. We felt that Dominique was with us every step of the way to answer questions, recommend vendors, and allay any of our concerns. The wedding planning game is a tough one to play; however, when you have an advocate like Dominique guiding you away from pitfalls she's seen over and over again, it certainly makes the whole experience much more pleasant. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Dominique and her services and would recommend her many, many times over. read more

I am as Type A as they come and I was having anxiety about the execution of the day I had spent one whole year of my life planning. The best decision I made was choosing Dominique. From our first phone conversation, I knew I could trust Dominique to be professional with my vendors and timely with her responses. She completely followed through and perfectly executed our special day. If you are debating hiring a pro, please know that there were so many critical moments in my day that could have went horribly wrong if I did not have a professional in charge. Our photographer mentioned to me numerous times how thankful she was that Dominique was there to keep everyone on track, and how we probably wouldn't have had time for our family shots if Dominique didn't step in and take charge. Most importantly was how well Dominique executed our very complex NYC transportation plan. 25 different vehicle reservations was anything but a simple task. Guests kept coming up to me saying how good of a job Dominique had done to get everyone on the vehicles and on their way. It was also so helpful to have Dominique at the Church thinking for me, so I literally only had to focus on walking down the aisle. Additionally, I specifically remember a key moment at the wedding where Dominique suggested a dance set that wasn't planned that pretty much set the vibe for the wedding. One guest forgot a card in a vehicle and Dominique contacted them to bring it back. So many of my guests came up to me and said how well Dominique executed all the details. There were so many critical points of the day that could have went so poorly if Dominique was not there. I started off wedding planning thinking I did not need help, but I truthfully think I would not have enjoyed my wedding and it probably could have have gone horribly wrong for so many reasons if I did not have Dominique by my side. I can't thank her enough. read more

When my husband and I began planning our wedding over a year ago we realized we had absolutely no idea what we were doing (as most couples probably feel). After booking our venue, they recommended we work with a coordinator so we began our search. We found Dominique through our florist (Rebecca Shepherd who is also fabulous!) and after one interview we knew it was a perfect match. Dominique made us feel like individuals - she sincerely wanted to make sure everything we envisioned for our day to be executed perfectly. She was there for us from the very beginning, lending us her expect advise as well as sharing her extensive knowledge of NY vendors - if we needed something she had the perfect person to recommend. We had so many of our guest compliment us on our wedding and it could not have come together so well without Dominique's help and guidance! read more

Dominique is the BEST! she did an unbelievable job keeping us all relaxed and focused on the celebration because we knew she had absolutely everything under control. the only downside is that I don't have a reason to keep calling her now that the wedding is over! she's truly lovely, totally wonderful to work with and I can't imagine planning a wedding without her. read more

Dominique is absolutely phenomenal. Hands down the best investment for our wedding this past June. Initially my husband and I did not think we would use a wedding planner since I am very organized and love planning myself. After going through all the major details and timing of events, I realized I needed help.I searched on yelp and gravitated to Dominique since she had great reviews, a great name, and a few pictures of her laughing. From our very first communication, Dominique had great energy and was beyond thorough. We discussed what I felt my needs were and she explained in great detail how she would take what I envisioned and bring it to life. My wedding ceremony was in Park Slope and reception in Prospect Park Picnic House. Being that it was a summer evening in NY, Dominique thought of creative ways to accommodate our guests (many from out of town). She goes above and beyond to make your day extra special. She is a pleasure to work with and I would recommend her to anyone! read more

I called Dominique 3 months before my wedding, when I realized I wasn't going to be able to pull it all together - so many details, so little time. She was calm, kind, and type A in the best way. Every call with her was just easy! I truly think that hiring Dominique was the best decision of my wedding. My father, who is notoriously frugal, was raving about how amazing she was and how he and the rest of the family didn't have to worry about anything during the weekend. Her assistant Keisha is also the BEST and was so sweet and easy to work with. Dominque knows Brooklyn like the back of her hand, and was able to suggest some awesome vendors too!! Thank you Dominique for making our very unique wedding (at Hill Country BBQ another AMAZING wedding venue BTW!) a weekend we will never, ever forget - and our guests keep raving about!! read more

Everything in Dominique's reviews is spot on... She is a fantastic wedding planner. My husband and I actually had another wedding planner to compare her to. Dominique was referred to us when we had an issue with our first wedding planner. We interviewed a few people and chose Dominique on her personality, skills, and a couple unique features that were going to benefit us in the long run. If you get nothing else from my review, this is the one thing: Interview multiple vendors for your wedding... and make sure Dominique is one of them! When choosing a wedding planner, you want to be comfortable with her/him. Keep in mind the wedding day: Who are you comfortable with asking to do things? Who will keep you calm? Who are you comfortable possibly being naked in front of? For me, this was 100% Dominique. I was completely at ease giving up control on my wedding day for her to take care of payments, getting the band set up, making sure the décor was how we wanted it, etc. I was also completely comfortable when Dominique had her hands in my dress to pin on my jacket, or up the skirt to pin up my bustle. Dominique worked in the restaurant industry before wedding planning. With us being out of state and hosting our family and friends for a few days, this came in handy when booking for a large party meals or just getting suggestions for restaurants around our hotels. Another great thing about Dominique is that she has worked with a wide variation of couples and she really knows how to bring your personal touches to the wedding. She will also tell you that something won't work, why, and what another option would be. But, she will also ultimately make your own decisions. And she has a stellar assistant! I have touched on the day of, but as our reception ended and I went to collect my champagne flutes, grab an extra piece of cake, find my phone and my stole, Dominique had already grabbed all of that (well, 4 pieces of cake) and was headed to our room. I didn't have to do anything but say goodbye to the remaining guests and enjoy the evening with my husband! I could go on, but if you are like me, you want the bottomline. Call Dominique and see if it's a fit. If she is, I promise she will do everything to make your day as amazingly wonderful as she did ours! read more

I can't recommend Dominique enough! She was such a thoughtful, kind, and supportive guide to me, my husband, and both sets of anxious parents through the whole wedding process. I really appreciated her focus on understanding our priorities, feelings, and communication styles. She also did a great job on simplifying the endless decision-making into something manageable and even fun! And it was especially great to know that she was on top of all the little details (when will this arrive, what's on the horizon, where will that speaker go, etc.) and communicating with each vendor to confirm along the way (so we didn't have to worry). On the day of the event, she and her team were endlessly funny, professional, and supportive. It was a great experience to work with her. read more

Dominique was an absolute pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable, professional and a great sounding board for ideas. While I had planned a good bit on my own up front, she introduced me to some crucial vendors that I loved. Dominique helped me stay focused on the details that mattered and always made me feel like things were being taken care of... and they were! My wedding could not have gone smoother! She was an immense help especially the day-of, making sure everything and everyone was in its/their place. I didn't have to think about the cumbersome details -- my family, friends and I could just relax and enjoy the evening. Thank you, Dominique!! read more

We hired Dominique a week before our wedding (we had issues with the officiant we originally hired). Dominique was extremely helpful to us, she responded to any email with an hour and had a ceremony draft just a few days later. Dominique performed a beautiful ceremony that we will never forget. She made it feel personal and authentic to us, she really listened to our requests. Many people complimented that our ceremony was one of the nicest they had seen. I would HIGHLY recommend her services! read more

My daughter and son-in-law's recent wedding was pulled together in 5 weeks and, as the guest list rose from 25 to 60 people, I knew we needed help. Fortunately for us, Dominique was available on short notice to be the "day of" coordinator. As it turned out, Dominique was much more than that--she coordinated with the vendors, met with us at the venue prior to the wedding day, and kept us on track with her fanatical planning. On the day of the wedding she absolutely insured that everything ran smoothly. Above all, Dominique respected the preferences of the bride and groom and she played an instrumental role in giving them the wedding they wanted. In sum, Dominique is a total professional who is a delight to work with. read more

Dominique is truly the best there is. My mom insisted on hiring a wedding planner for my New Year's Eve wedding in Jersey City, and I am beyond grateful we had Dominique helping us out. We booked her 6-week coordination package, which meant she was available to us during the 6 weeks leading up to the wedding and on the day of, of course. But Dominique still made herself available to us prior to the 6 weeks to answer quick questions or give us some advice or recommendations for vendors. Within the 6-week window, she essentially took over communicating with vendors. She created a day-of timeline for us. She made herself available for phone calls with me, or with vendors. On the day of the wedding, she arrived at the same time that I did and she made sure everything ran smoothly. She knew when each vendor would be arriving, and she coordinated everything. I just showed up and she told me where I needed to be and when. I can be a bit of a control freak at times, but I felt so comfortable handing over the reigns to Dominique! Additionally, some of our vendors had expressed how wedding planners can sometimes make things more complicated for them, but several of our vendors told me that they thought Dominique was fantastic and made their jobs easier. The only anxiety I felt on my wedding day was the normal "oh my god I'm getting married today" jitters. Dominique and her assistant were crucial to the success of our wedding day. read more

My husband and I made a lot of decisions while planning our wedding but I can honestly say the best decision we made was hiring Dominique as our month-of-coordinator. While she certainly provided the services and tools you'd expect from an experienced planner (vendor advice, suggested schedules, gentle nudges to do your homework, etc.) -- and did so superbly -- the thing that really made me * love * her was the way she handled our wedding day. Her demeanor conveyed that she was entirely in control of everything while maintaining complete composure. I felt 100% confident that she was taking everything seriously and handling it with ease, allowing me to actually enjoy myself. Several friends and family members approached me after the wedding to compliment how well she took care of something they needed that day, none of which I was aware of -- and that's the point! She's a total BOSS. I'd honestly hire her to run my life if I could. Do yourself a favor and stop searching. You're not going to do better than Dominique and her team. read more